The Art of Humiliating Jim Jordan
Still broadcasting from Los Angeles - today John talks about Trump getting fined 5K for violating his gag order in New York and the House dropping Jim Jordan as their nominee after yet another vote for speakership has failed. Then, he welcomes his Hollywood Panel for a roundhouse discussion about Trump and the GOP: stand-up comedian and host of "Minority Reportz" - Mona Shaikh; executive producer of the Stephanie Miller Show and co-host of the "From the Bunker" podcast - Jody Hamilton; and well-known for her pioneering legal work invalidating Trump’s illegal NDA in court and host of the "Lights On" podcast on the MeidasTouch YouTube channel - Jessica Denson. They take calls from Sean in California and Stephen in Kentucky. Next, the panel discusses the Israel - Hamas War and the international response. Then, winding it up, John plays another round of "The Unpopular Opinion Game" with the panel.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The Flipping of The Cheese and The Kraken
John's monologue today is a mixed bag: Jim Jordan has lost the vote again to become speaker of the House, President Biden has given an address to the nation asking congress to approve support for Israel and Ukraine, and Georgia RICO co-defendants Sidney "The Kraken" Powell and Ken "The Cheese" Chesebro have now pleaded guilty and will testify against Trump in the upcoming trial. Then, he welcomes back journalist Simon Moya-Smith and activist Julie Francella. They talk about the new film “Killers of the Flower Moon”, the Israel-Hamas War, and the mainstream representation of Native Peoples. Next, John speaks with attorney Marie in Atlanta on the recent plea agreements in the Georgia RICO case. And finally, John chats with comedian Hal Sparks on the House without a speakership, the Trump scandals, and their appearance in L.A. at The Stephanie Miller Sexy Liberal Comedy Show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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To Tel Aviv and Back
Broadcasting from Los Angeles once again, the topic of discussion today is President Biden's trip to Tel Aviv to show support for Israel and offer financial aid to the Palestinian people in the Israel - Hamas War. John also ponders the confusion over who bombed the Ali-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza. Then, he chats with podcast host Bob Cesca on the failure of the House to choose a speaker, the SCOTUS siding with Biden over ghost gun sales, and Donald Trump's latest gag order. Next, he welcomes back comedians Renee Percy and Felicia Michaels. They talk about having kids, the war in Israel, and the difficulties of being a female comedian. Then, they take a call from Toby in California on the optics of our involvement in the Israel - Hamas War and Brian in Oregon on the victims in Gaza and Ukraine. And closing it up, John plays "The Unpopular Opinion Game." with the ladies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand
The opening monologue today discusses the Israel - Hamas War with President Biden in Tel Aviv to show support. John also talks about Republican Rep. Jim Jordan failing once again to secure enough support in the House to win speakership. Then, he welcomes back Lee Papa AKA The Rude Pundit and they mull over the House without a speaker, the Biden trip to Israel, and the abandonment of the Palestinian people. Next, comedians Angela Shelton and Francis Callier join the show to talk about current news and promote their appearance this weekend in L.A. at Stephanie Miller's Sexy Liberal Show. And wrapping it up, more with FranGela and they talk about the new gag order imposed on Trump, the 2024 GOP presidential hopefuls, and Britney Spears' new book "The Woman in Me" where she reveals Justin Timberlake pressured her to have an abortion when he got her pregnant.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Walking the Line Between Israel and Palestine
John's monologue discusses the difficult and complex situation in Gaza with Hamas continuing to hold hostages in the war and Israel's week-long siege and aerial bombardment creating a humanitarian crisis in the region. He plays clips of President Biden discussing the war on CBS and explains there is no easy solution to the tragedy. Then, he talks with attorney Marie in Atlanta on the newest gag order for Trump from Judge Tanya Chutkan and he welcomes back Professor Corey Brettschneider to debate the first Amendment and whether any judge will revoke Trump's bail and have him be detained pending trial if he violates the gag orders. Next, John's Hollywood Panel - comedian Mona Shaikh and legal expert Dr. Tracy Pearson talk about the history of Israel and the latest issues facing Donald Trump. Then lastly, Richie in Los Angeles calls to explain Netanyahu's responsibility for helping to create this conflict. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The Chaos Agents: Helping Hamas to Distract You
This time John talks about the escalating Israel - Hamas War. He plays clips of President Biden's speech on the war and Secretary of State Antony Blinken's speech on the humanitarian crisis. He also talks about the House without a speaker and the potential speaker drop outs - Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise. Then, he speaks with journalist and author Brian Karem about the Republican civil war in the House and the Israel - Hamas War in the Middle East. And finally, John interviews filmmaker Ken Burns about his new documentary called "The American Buffalo".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
17 Loka 20231h 11min
Calling for a Cease-Fire is Humane Not Unpatriotic
For the weekend podcast this time John chats with legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson. They discuss the Israel - Hamas War, how Trump is trying to capitalize on the war, and the latest crazy Trump campaign speech. They talk with Bill in New Jersey about Hamas and Netanyahu, Richie in Los Angeles on the Palestinians, and Mitchell in New Jersey on a humane solution to the conflict. Next, he takes calls from Brian in Oregon about the GOP's lies on the war and Tim in Chicago on unbiased coverage of the war. Then, Tom in New York calls to discuss the House without a speaker, Lawrence in Alabama calls to chat about the similarities of mass killings in history and Bruce in California talks about MAGA insanity. Finally, calls from Mitch at Kent State on religion and Rachel in Los Angeles on peace in Israel.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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A New Scalise on Life
John talks about House Majority Leader Steve Scalise dropping out of the speakers race after failing to secure enough support for his bid to succeed on the floor. He also takes a call from Sean in California and discusses the Israel - Hamas War and the recent anti-Israeli comments made by Trump. Then, John speaks with American foreign policy, national security and political affairs analyst Professor David J. Rothkopf host of Deep State Radio on the finances and politics of the war in Israel. Next. he interviews Isaac Saul - reporter and founder of Tangle News. They discuss the history and future of the dynamics in Israel between Hamas - the Palestinians - and the Israelis. Then closing it up it's The Minority Report with Thea where she talks about the recent mass shooting at Morgan State University in Baltimore.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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